Fact check: How many lawsuits have been filed against Trump for sexual misconduct with minors?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, no lawsuits have been specifically identified as being filed against Trump for sexual misconduct with minors. The sources consistently report that at least 25-28 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct dating back to the 1970s ^{[1] [2]}, but these allegations primarily involve adult women.

The most significant legal outcome documented is the E. Jean Carroll case, where a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and awarded her $5 million in damages ^{[1] [2] [3]}. However, this case involved an adult woman, not a minor.

One source mentions allegations of "walking in on teenage pageant contestants while they were undressed" ^[2], which could potentially involve minors, but no specific lawsuits are identified in connection with these allegations. The analyses indicate that Trump has consistently denied all allegations across all sources ^{[1] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question specifically asks about lawsuits involving minors, but the analyses reveal a much broader pattern of allegations that the question doesn't address. The sources document approximately two dozen to 28 separate allegations spanning from the 1970s through the 2010s ^{[2] [1]}, including:

• Allegations of rape, sexual assault, non-consensual kissing, and groping ^[2]
• Incidents involving pageant contestants, business associates, and other women ^[1]
• Inappropriate behavior in pageant dressing rooms ^[2]

The question's narrow focus on minors may miss the broader legal and social context. Additionally, one source notes that Trump has been known to surround himself with individuals who have also faced similar allegations ^[4], suggesting a pattern that extends beyond Trump himself.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that lawsuits specifically involving minors have been filed against Trump. This framing could be misleading because:

• The question presupposes the existence of such lawsuits without evidence from the provided analyses
• It narrows the scope to exclude the documented pattern of allegations involving adult women, which represents the vast majority of documented cases
• The specific focus on "minors" may be designed to elicit a more inflammatory response rather than seeking comprehensive information about Trump's legal history

The question's phrasing suggests certainty about the existence of such lawsuits ("How many") rather than asking whether any such lawsuits exist, which could lead to misinformation if answered without proper context about what the sources actually document.